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Hyperhelpmum · 09/11/2013 18:07

My total favourite is:

  1. Willa Francoise ( Middle name non negotiable as family name)

DH likes Paloma Francoise
Flora Francoise

He doesn't like Willa but sure I can persuade him! What's your fav please ?I could compromise and call her Paloma but Lola for short.

Thanks in advance!

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Hyperhelpmum · 10/11/2013 09:47

It's funny as DH very worried about Willa bring teased and the butt of Willy jokes yet plenty of little boys are called William/Will and Willow is increasingly popular. I agree with CordeliaRose as think its strong yet feminine. I do agree it could sound 'unfinished'. My issue with Paloma is as another poster said, current singer! Also a pretty 'foreign' name and we have no link with Spain! Does that matter? Not too worried about middle names matching. I always use a middle name with family / sentimental connection not to match first name as I will never call her ** Francoise. Its a very important person in my life as are my other DC middle names. Thanks for all your input everyone. Nice to read opinions.

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LondonInHighHeeledBoots · 10/11/2013 11:17

I love Paloma, I don't think that the lack of Spanish link is an issue.

Can't stand Flora, sorry! I don't understand it's popularity.

Willa seems unfinished, Willow is lovely, but Willa sounds like you misheard Willow and have never seen it written down.

Frontdoorstep · 10/11/2013 11:26

Willa sounds to me that there is an m missing in there somewhere and her name is Wilma. I hadn't thought of the Willy connection and that wouldn't worry me tbh.

ICameOnTheJitney · 10/11/2013 11:32

Paloma and Lola are gorgeous. I also love Flora but not Willa....she'll get called Will....or worse...Willy!

octopusinastringbag · 10/11/2013 11:33

I thought of that character from the flintstones first of all and remembered that it was Wilma not Willa.

Sorry but not at all keen on Willa but I love the middle name that you've chosen. I like Paloma but not at all keen on Lola either but that's perhaps because the Lola that I know has something in common with Bakewell.

ICameOnTheJitney · 10/11/2013 11:34

My DD has a Spanish name OP...not one person has asked if we have a Spanish connection.

As for Willow and William not attracting Willy jokes....I think the issue with Willa is that it's just more like Willy on it's own.

MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams · 10/11/2013 11:36

Paloma.

Ruprekt · 10/11/2013 11:39

Definitely Paloma!

Willa is not pretty imho.

Paloma is just lovely.

KateCroydon · 10/11/2013 12:55

Paloma, Definitely.

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Hyperhelpmum · 10/11/2013 15:42

I'm surprised how many people do like Paloma. I'm getting more positive about it!

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Anchoress · 10/11/2013 16:12

Willa is much the nicest. How cool to have Willa Cather as a namesake!

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